Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Attala County Mississippi

Josie Meggs

Josie Meggs

Jun 13, 2025

 Josie Claire Meggs August 28, 2002 – June 13, 2025

Josie Claire Meggs, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, and friend, passed away at the age of 22 on June 13, 2025. Though her time on earth was far too brief, Josie lived a life overflowing with purpose, passion, and love.

Born on August 28, 2002, Josie was the daughter of Jeff and...

Kermit Campbell

Kermit Campbell

Jun 11, 2025

Kermit Errol Campbell, 84, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, doing what he loved—fishing. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with military honors to follow at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Gary Glazier...

Annette Thomas Pinkard

Annette Thomas Pinkard

Jun 9, 2025

Annette Thomas Pinkard, 92, of Carthage, Mississippi passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at Carthage Senior Care. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3 :00 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Smyrna Cemetery. Rev. Dale Rogers will...

Anne Thompson Hall

Anne Thompson Hall

Jun 6, 2025

A complete obituary is not available at this time.

Glynda Frazier Holliman

Glynda Frazier Holliman

May 27, 2025

Glynda Frazier Holliman, 80, of Ethel, Mississippi, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Oktibbeha County Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel. 

Glynda was born on February 16, 1945, in McCool, Mississippi to Melvin Burrell and Irene Burchfield. She retired from the Veteran’s Service Office in Kosciusko, Mississippi....

Ruth Parish Bailey

Ruth Parish Bailey

May 22, 2025

Ruth Parish Bailey, 89, resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on May 22, 2025. She was born in McCool, MS on July 30, 1935, and married Hubert D. Bailey on January 1st, 1950. She was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church. 

Ruth was also a past member in the Garden Club, volunteering at the Fellowship Center, UMW and Pink...

Walter Cox

Walter Cox

May 22, 2025

Walter Cox, 76, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Mississippi State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Services will be at a later date.

Walter was born September 18, 1948, in Winona, Mississippi, to Wesley Cox and Bootsie Boatman Cox. Walter Cox served in the United States Navy during Vietnam, where he served as a Boatswain’s Mate. He...

Boots McKay

Boots McKay

May 21, 2025

Bula Jenkins McKay (Boots), 75, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, followed by chapel and graveside services. Reverends James Young and Devin Meilstrup will officiate the services.

Boots was born on February 24, 1950, in...

Jimmy Benton Willhite

Jimmy Benton Willhite

May 15, 2025

Jimmy Benton Willhite, 79, of Kosciusko, MS, passed away on May 15, 2025, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation at 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Harvest Point Baptist Church with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Mike Barrentine and Rev. Donald Self will...

Mildred Wilkins Barrett

Mildred Wilkins Barrett

May 11, 2025

Mildred Wilkins Barrett, 72, of West, Mississippi passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Wilkins-McLellan Cemetery. Rev. Carlton McNeer will officiate the service.

Mildred was born on July 5, 1952, in Lexington, Mississippi to George Forrest Wilkins and Jerry Baxter...

Jerome Woodson

Jerome Woodson

May 11, 2025

Jerome Woodson, 87, of French Camp, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Mississippi Veterans Home in Kosciusko. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Bethsaida Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., at Bethsaida Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Bethsaida Cemetery. Rev. Alex Lawson will officiate...

Wade McDaniel

Wade McDaniel

May 9, 2025

Wade McDaniel, 60, of Sallis, Mississippi, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Baptist- Attala Hospital in Kosciusko. Graveside services will be held at 2 :00 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Salem Cemetery in Newport Community in Sallis, Mississippi. Rev. Jeremy Grantham will officiate the services.

Wade was born on December 24, 1964, in Mississippi to George Willie McDaniel and...

Anthony Wayne Moore

Anthony Wayne Moore

May 6, 2025

Anthony Wayne Moore, 76, of Thomastown, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Moore’s Family Cemetery, 6432 Highway 43 South, Kosciusko, Mississippi 39090....

Aline Russell

Aline Russell

May 5, 2025

Aline Lindsey Dees Russell, 81, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Glenn Ellington will officiate the service.

Aline...

John Henry Gentry

John Henry Gentry

May 4, 2025

John Henry Gentry, 82, of Zama, Mississippi, was born on March 23, 1943, to William (Bill) and Georgia Lee Gentry. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was one of nine siblings. He went to his eternal home on May 4, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He spent most of his life on the Mississippi River. He began...

Samuel "Sammy" William McMillan

Samuel "Sammy" William McMillan

Apr 30, 2025

Samuel “Sammy” William McMillan, 74, of Terry, Mississippi passed away April 30, 2025, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at First Pentecostal Church Jackson, 5000 I-55 South, Jackson, Mississippi 39272 and 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025. Funeral services will...

Henry Alexander Ingram

Henry Alexander Ingram

Apr 23, 2025

Henry Alexander Ingram, 88, of McCool, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, Mississippi surrounded by his family. Services will be announced at a later date.

Henry was born to Everett Fulton Ingram and Mary Grace Reece Ingram on April 25, 1936, in McCool, Mississippi. He was retired from logging and carpenter work. He lived...

Jean Carol Williams-Klinck

Jean Carol Williams-Klinck

Apr 19, 2025

Jean Carol Williams (Klinck)

February 11, 1946 – April 19, 2025

It is with saddened hearts that we now celebrate the life of our precious mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away on April 19, 2025. Jean Carol was loved and adored by her large family and friends. She was born on February 11,1946, the 7th child of the late Alzie and...

Dirk Lindsey Thayer

Dirk Lindsey Thayer

Apr 15, 2025

Dirk Lindsey Thayer, 71, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home, and 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Doty Springs Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 2: 30 p.m. at Doty Springs...

Lawrence (Larry) Dennis Terrell, Sr.

Lawrence (Larry) Dennis Terrell, Sr.

Apr 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend

Lawrence (Larry) Dennis Terrell, Sr.

July 30, 1943 – April 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of a truly remarkable man — a devoted family man, a respected business leader, and a friend to so many. Lawrence (Larry) Terrell, Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully on April...